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Kerala Assembly: LDF boycotts proceedings over Finance Bill's Subject Committee bypass

Kerala's Assembly witnessed a boycott by the LDF opposition after the Speaker disallowed their objection to the Finance Bill. The opposition argued the bill, proposing significant liquor tax cuts, bypassed crucial committee scrutiny. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the move, stating all procedures were followed and referencing a Business Advisory…

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‘Plan B’ is about organising the people, moving apex court for State’s rights: K. N. Balagopal

By ‘Plan B,’ the State government meant organising the people and approaching the highest judicial body in the country for the State’s rights, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal remarked on Monday.

The Hindu

SC decision to refer case to Constitution Bench a ‘positive’ step: Balagopal

Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal on Monday described as “positive” the Supreme Court decision to refer the State government’s suit on its borrowing limit to the Constitution Bench.

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Heavyweights to slug it out in Kollam constituency

Intense electoral battle in Kollam with seasoned politicians and a celebrity candidate vying for victory in Left bastion.

The Hindu

Tax revenue from fuel sale up by ₹445.25 crore

The tax revenue from the sale of petrol and diesel in the State increased by ₹445.25 crore in 2023-24 compared to the previous fiscal, according to the Finance Department.

The Hindu

Kerala government sanctions ₹203.9 crore for paddy procurement

Kerala State Government allocates ₹203.9 crore to Supplyco for paddy procurement, highlighting the State's support for farmers.

The Hindu

Kerala Budget 2024-25: Additional revenue mobilisation through river sand removal, hiking fees for services, courts and gallonage fee of IMFL

In attempting to raise much-needed additional revenue for the government, the 2024-25 State Budget has sought to resume river sand removal, hike duties and fees in various departments including the gallonage fee of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) and the two decade-old court fees.

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Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal to present Kerala Budget on February 5

Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal will present the Kerala Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal and the Vote on Account at 9 a.m. today in the State Legislative Assembly.

The Hindu

Private investment should pick up to boost production sector: K. N. Balagopal

Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal on Saturday stressed the need for private investment to go up for revving up the economy.

The Hindu

Modi govt.’s attempt to cut revenue share of States shocking, says Balagopal

The report that the Narendra Modi government, on coming to power in 2014, had tried to cut funds allocated to the States is “shocking” and a “cause for concern,” Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has said.

The Hindu

Pinarayi to open Global Science Festival Kerala on January 15

Described by the organisers as a curated event “that explores Science through art,” GSFK will be thrown open to the public by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at 6 p.m. on Monday.

The Hindu

Balagopal blames Central policies for financial crunch in State

Mr. Balagopal reiterated Kerala’s long-standing complaint that the conditions set for centrally-sponsored schemes are neither flexible nor state-specific

The Hindu

All set for Keraleeyam

All arrangements for Keraleeyam, a week-long festival organised by the State government to showcase the State’s achievements, are complete.

The Hindu

Exclude State’s spending on land acquisition for NH widening from its borrowing limit: Balagopal

Kerala has urged the Centre to exclude the share of cost borne by it for acquiring the land needed for widening national highways from its annual borrowing limit.

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Kollam Port should be made operational : Minister

Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal has directed that passenger ships services from the Kollam port should be arranged within three months.

The Hindu

Govt. to upgrade playgrounds in all panchayats: Minister

The government’s policy is to upgrade the playgrounds in all panchayats, said Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal while inaugurating the construction of a stadium at Kareepra Kuzhimathicaud Government Higher Secondary School.

The Hindu

UDF locks horns with LDF in Assembly over ‘inefficient MPs’ charge

UDF MPs accused of not supporting State's interests in Parliament; heated exchange between both fronts; LDF blames Congress' fear of BJP; UDF blames LDF's inept fiscal management; UDF stages walkout; UDF claims Centre's policies to blame for financial crisis.

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KSRTC provided ₹9,427 crore over 7 years, says K.N. Balagopal

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Independence day celebrated in Kottayam

Delivering the Independence Day message in Kottayam, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine called upon the people to fight against the destructive forces that pose a threat to the unity and integrity of the nation.

The Hindu

Finance dept. sanctions ₹250 crore for paddy procurement

The Hindu

Free Onam kits likely to be restricted to a few categories this year

Free Onam food kits likely to be restricted to a few categories this year

The Hindu

Kerala seeks nod for 1% ‘ad hoc borrowing’ in 2023-24

Kerala seeks 1% GSDP borrowing increase from Centre to offset resource loss. FM Balagopal asked for release of grants, arrears due to State. Loss of ₹8,400 cr Revenue Deficit Grant & ₹10-12K cr GST comp. FM seeks ₹265 cr Million-Plus Cities, ₹371 cr Health Grant, ₹521 cr IGNDPS, ₹750 cr…

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Reduced ceiling, increased anger

The reduced limit on open market borrowing has caused a political row in Kerala

The Hindu

Record net profit for Kerala Financial Corporation

The Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) has reported a massive jump in its net profit at ₹50.19 crore against the previous fiscal’s ₹13.20 crore.

The Hindu

State needs clarity on reduced borrowing limit: Balagopal

The Kerala Government will take up the matter of its reduced open market borrowing (OMB) limit with the Centre, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal indicated on Tuesday, saying that the State needs clarity on its borrowing space for the fiscal.

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